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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
Gentry lives in a polygamous, patriarchal cult that outlaws music, leading to her dreams of performing at the Santa Fe Music Festival with her brother. I enjoyed the concept and the characters. I found that the character's disobedience towards the cult felt rushed rather than fully developed, which may have been because of the fast pacing. But, I enjoyed the story, character and relationship dynamics.
I read this entire book in one sitting. I loved it. This is my favorite book I’ve read in a long time. Excellent middle grade fiction that would crossover to YA easily.
Polygamy, discrimination, one of the most positive wonderful portrayals of a disabled character (even though she has a very rough life) I have ever read. Such a great novel. I hope the author writes more in the future. I couldn’t put it down.
Polygamy, discrimination, one of the most positive wonderful portrayals of a disabled character (even though she has a very rough life) I have ever read. Such a great novel. I hope the author writes more in the future. I couldn’t put it down.
What a riveting story! Couldn’t put it down. Melanie does an excellent job at explaining Mormon beliefs and way of life in this family.
The book this reminded me of is The Chosen One by Carol Lynch Williams. Both feature teen female protagonists who are questioning the rules and beliefs of their compounds and polygamist, sexist, violent leaders. In The Chosen One, the main character is saved by books from the bookmobile. In The Prophet Calls, Gentry is saved by her violin music. The oppression she endures is unreal, and her brainwashing is so deep. This book is perfect young people interested in cults and the extremes of religion.
Gentry is a 13 year old with three mothers and lives in New Mexico in a cult. She doesn’t know any other life except what the Prophet demands as “divine revelation”. As she begins to question this life, things become more difficult in day to day life in Watchful.
I loved this incredible, unique MG debut by Melanie Sumrow. Gentry is tough and vulnerable all at once. At times my heart ached for Gentry as I cringed at her circumstances and powerlessness within her polygamous community. I also rooted for her during times of bravery as she stood up for herself and struggled to make sense of the world she has been brought up in. The Prophet Calls is an important addition to MG literature.
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced